Crisis Support Services in the UK
Samaritans:
Service: Confidential emotional support.
Contact: Call 116 123 (free helpline available 24/7) or email [email protected].
Mind Infoline:
Service: Information and support for mental health problems.
Contact: Call 0300 123 3393 (Monday to Friday, 9 am to 6 pm).
Crisis Text Line:
Service: Free, confidential support via text for those in crisis.
Contact: Text "HELLO" to 85258 (available 24/7).
Shout:
Service: Free text service for immediate support and signposting.
Contact: Text "SHOUT" to 85258 (available 24/7).
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably):
Service: Support for men in crisis.
Contact: Call 0800 58 58 58 (5 pm to midnight, 365 days a year) or use webchat.
The Mix:
Service: Support for young people under 25 on various issues, including mental health.
Contact: Call 0808 808 4994 (Sunday to Friday, 2 pm to 11 pm) or use the crisis messenger service.
Papyrus - HOPELINEUK:
Service: Support for young people at risk of suicide and those concerned.
Contact: Call 0800 068 4141 or text 07860 039967 (Mon-Fri, 9 am to 10 pm, weekends 2 pm to 10 pm).
Rethink Mental Illness Advice Service:
Service: Practical advice for those affected by mental illness.
Contact: Call 0300 5000 927 (Monday to Friday, 9:30 am to 4 pm).
NHS Urgent Mental Health Helpline:
Service: Urgent help in a crisis from your local NHS mental health helpline.
Contact: Find your local helpline via the NHS website.
Local Crisis Teams:
Service: Rapid response to mental health crises.
Contact: Check with your local NHS Trust or Mental Health Trust.